It is used by the body to help develop & maintain healthy tissue. It is an important building block in the myelin sheath which coats nerve cells & helps to transmit messages from the brain to all of the organs in your body.

Studies show that histidine may help to protect the body from radiation damage & help prevent the onset of AIDS.

Like other amino acids, histidine is found primarily in food that are high in protein.

Food sources of histiidine:

Meat

Poultry

Fish

Dairy products

Rice

Wheat

Rye

Seafood

Beans

Eggs

Buckwheat

Corn

Cauliflower

Mushrooms

Bamboo Shoots

Citrus Fruits

Bananas

Cantaloupe

Potatoes

Obviously be aware of any food intolerances you may have & avoid those foods.

Optimal Amount To Take….

Optimal amounts of histidine range from 0.5 to 20 grams per day. Typically adults with a balance diet provide their body with enough histidine to support their daily needs however you may consider supplementation if you do not feel like you are getting enough from your diet, or if you are looking to supplement to help moderate a specific condition such as arthritis.

Histidine supplements up to 30 grams per day have proven to have no adverse side effects for short periods of time.

As always, it is important to check with your physician to help you decide if a supplement is right for you.